Adversity Quote by Francis Bacon

“Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New; which carrieth the greater benediction, and the clearer revelation…

— Francis Bacon

In prosperity God is heard, and that is a blessing; but in adversity God is seen, and that is a greater blessing.

— Charles Spurgeon

Prosperity is a great mercy, but adversity is a greater one, if it brings us to Christ.

— J. C. Ryle

Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.

— Rose Kennedy

“Prosperity is an ongoing experience that is produced by thinking the way God thinks. This produces wholeness in our lives and makes things complete…

— Chuck D. Pierce

Prosperity often presages adversity.

— Hosea Ballou

Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

— Tacitus

Prosperity is apt to prevent us from examining our conduct; but adversity leads us to think properly of our state, and so is beneficial…

— Bruce Lee

Adversity is the cradle of prosperity.

— Anuj Somany

Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.

— Publilius Syrus

“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. JOHN 1:16 JUNE 14 Health and prosperity can be yours.…

— Norman Vincent Peale

Prosperity cannot be a proof of God's favor, since it is what the devil promises to those who worship him. (Matt. 4:9)

— John Piper